Lot 1841
1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo CAC Approved. A hint of light gold tone. Only 26 Proofs struck. One of several lovely cameo Proof Hawaiian coins consigned to us, this piece has all the charm and beauty one comes to expect of U.S. Mint-made Proofs of the 1880s. The extremely low Proof mintage leads to only a handful of survivors which always excite bidders when they appear in auction. Besides unqualified technical condition, this coin's desirability is enhanced by beautiful strong cameo effect between the frosted devices and mirror-deep field. At the same time that the luster blossoms, substantial detail reveals itself on the highpoints of this exceptional example. All in all a remarkable coin! Pop 3; 1 finer in 65.
Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000.
The Forsythe Collection.
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| Realized $23,000 |
